juggernaut

noun
UK: /ˈdʒʌɡ.ə.nɔːt/
US: /ˈdʒʌɡ.ər.nɑːt/

  1. A powerful force that cannot be stopped.

    1. The company became a juggernaut in the tech world quickly.
    2. The invading army was a juggernaut, crushing all resistance in its path.

  2. Something, such as a belief or institution, that elicits blind devotion or destructive veneration.

    1. The cult leader built a juggernaut of personality around himself.
    2. Technological progress can become a juggernaut if not guided by ethical considerations.

Synonyms

steamroller force powerhouse colossus

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "juggernaut" in English means: A powerful force that cannot be stopped., Something, such as a belief or institution, that elicits blind devotion or destructive veneration..

The phonetic transcription of "juggernaut" is /ˈdʒʌɡ.ə.nɔːt/ in British English and /ˈdʒʌɡ.ər.nɑːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "juggernaut": steamroller, force, powerhouse, colossus.

Example usage of "juggernaut": "The company became a juggernaut in the tech world quickly.". More examples on the page.